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Western New York to Join the Million March Against Child Abuse

Western New York to Join the Million March Against Child Abuse

 

For the first time in American history on April 22, 2013, people in 200 cities and 45 states will join and will walk together in solidarity to raise awareness of child abuse and crimes against children at the inaugural Million March Against Child Abuse. Buffalo will be one of the participating cities.  Child advocate groups, churches, parents, teachers and many other concerned citizens from across Western New York (WNY) will take part in this national event and will converge on Lafayette Square in Downtown Buffalo and March to Niagara Square loudly voicing their collective outrage against child abuse along their route. 

Don’t Let Your St. Patrick’s Day End Tragically

Don’t Let Your St. Patrick’s Day End Tragically

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, The Resource Training Center, provider of the New York State Drinking Driver Program, is reminding drivers not to get behind the wheel if they've been drinking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports over 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving a drunk driver during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday from 2006 to 2010.  

“Whether you are gathering with friends at the local pub or attending the parade, if alcohol is part of the festivities, make sure you designate a sober driver to get you home safely,” said Monica Farrar, program director of The Resource Training Center in Amherst.

Brockport Financial Advisor Arrested, Charged with Fraud

ROCHESTER, NY—U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announces that Eduardo Galan, 62, of Brockport, New York, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field, who is handling the case stated that according to the complaint, Galan ran a financial services business under various names, including S&G Unlimited Services. Operating as S&G Unlimited Services, the defendant devised a scheme to defraud multiple clients out of hundreds of thousands of dollars over a period of more than 10 years. Specifically, Galan promised his clients that he would invest their money in private mortgages but instead used their money for personal and business expenses and to pay earlier investors in a Ponzi-type scheme.

Steuben County Woman Charged with Kidnapping Woman and Her 6-Month-Old Daughter

ROCHESTER, NY—U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announces Billie Jo Ribble, 35, of Bath, New York, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with kidnapping a mother and her 6-month-old child. The charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison.

The Right to Bear Arms Debate, Round Two

The Right to Bear Arms Debate, Round Two

A Statement Released by the Conservative Committee of Grand Island 

The Conservative Committee of Grand Island invites the public to attend round 2 of “The Right to Bear Arms Debate” at the Holiday Inn Grand Island on Thursday, March 7 from 7-9 p.m. Moderated by Kristy Mazurek from WGRZ’s “2-sides,” the debate features Budd Schroeder, Chairman of SCOPE (Shooters’ Committee On Political Education) and Steve Pigeon (Former Democratic Party Chairman). Sherriff Tim Howard is the evening’s special guest.

The debate will take first hour of the evening, followed by a 45-minute question and answer session. Sherriff Howard will then present his position statement on the arms debate.

NT: Police Searching for Info on Auto Entries Overnight near Drake

(City of North Tonawanda)  City of North Tonawanda Police are seeking information form the community involving entry into automobiles overnight in the Drake Elementry School area overnight.

The Department mentioned they interest for information form the public on their Facebook wall.

"A number of unlocked vehicles were entered in the Homestead/Drake area overnight. It appears the time may have been between 3am and 5:30 am. If anyone has any information or may have seen anyone suspicious during that time please let us know.  "

Tips to Keep your Purse or Wallet Safe While Shopping

Tips to Keep your Purse or Wallet Safe While Shopping

The Amherst Police Department released a list of tips to keep in mind all year long and especially during the holidays.